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December

Dec 16, 2025

7:30 PM

Celebrity Series presents A Merry Rocking Christmas
Orr Auditorium

Hand-picked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh combines modern Christmas songs like “Last Christmas” and “Wonderful Christmastime” with classic holiday hits like “Jingle Bell Rock”, “Winter Wonderland” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to create a fun, rockin’ musical show for the yuletide season. Sprinkle in a selection of classic pop and rock songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, and more. Don’t miss the “New Piano Man,” (Broadway World) as he rings in this Holiday Season!

To purchase tickets visit westminster.edu/celebrity

 

January

Jan 21, 2026

6:00 PM

The Cosmic Recipe
Hoyt 116

The famous astronomer Carl Sagan once said: “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.”

Though that may sound crazy, Sagan was onto something BIG! Want to know what? Pull up a chair at our Planetarium’s Periodic Table and learn the cosmic recipes that created everything in our world – even us! Discover how the Big Bang and the stars have cooked up the everyday elements we interact with every day—like the calcium in our teeth, the silicon in our smartphones, and even the carbon in our apple pies.

Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show.

This show is recommended for grades 1+ (ages 5+).

Reserve your seats here!

Jan 30, 2026

6:00 PM

The Cosmic Recipe
Hoyt 116

The famous astronomer Carl Sagan once said: “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.”

Though that may sound crazy, Sagan was onto something BIG! Want to know what? Pull up a chair at our Planetarium’s Periodic Table and learn the cosmic recipes that created everything in our world – even us! Discover how the Big Bang and the stars have cooked up the everyday elements we interact with every day—like the calcium in our teeth, the silicon in our smartphones, and even the carbon in our apple pies.

Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show.

This show is recommended for grades 1+ (ages 5+).

Reserve your seats here!

 

February

Feb 18, 2026

6:00 PM

From Earth to the Universe
Hoyt 116

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe.

This show is recommended for grades 3+ (ages 7+).

Reserve your seats here!

Feb 19, 2026

7:30 PM

Titan Theatre Group presents Big Fish
Feb 20, 2026

7:30 PM

Titan Theatre Group presents Big Fish
Feb 21, 2026

7:30 PM

Titan Theatre Group presents Big Fish
Feb 22, 2026

2:00 PM

Titan Theatre Group presents Big Fish
Feb 27, 2026

6:00 PM

From Earth to the Universe
Hoyt 116

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe.

This show is recommended for grades 3+ (ages 7+).

Reserve your seats here!

Feb 27, 2026

7:30 PM

Titan Theatre Group presents Big Fish
Feb 28, 2026

7:30 PM

Titan Theatre Group presents Big Fish

 

March

Mar 18, 2026

6:00 PM

Seeing: A Photon's Journey
Hoyt 116

Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. This fulldome planetarium show explores some of the fascinating processes of the cosmos, from astrophysics to the biology of the eye and brain. Funded through a generous grant from ZEISS, the show is narrated by astronomer and science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson.

This show is recommended for grades 5+ (ages 10+).

Reserve your seats here!

Mar 27, 2026

6:00 PM

Seeing: A Photon's Journey
Hoyt 116

Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. This fulldome planetarium show explores some of the fascinating processes of the cosmos, from astrophysics to the biology of the eye and brain. Funded through a generous grant from ZEISS, the show is narrated by astronomer and science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson.

This show is recommended for grades 5+ (ages 10+).

Reserve your seats here!

Mar 28, 2026

7:30 PM

Celebrity Series presents Celebrating Three American Troubadours
Orr Auditorium

“How Sweet It Is”, “Country Road”, “Shower The People”, “Anticipation”, “You’re So Vain”, “Mockingbird”, “I Feel the Earth Move”, “It’s Too Late”, and “You’ve Got A Friend”. These are just a few of the fantastic songs from “Three American Troubadours” -- a production that celebrates the lives and careers of 6-time Grammy winner James Taylor, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Carly Simon with 13 top 40 hits, and Carole King who wrote or co-wrote 118 Billboard Hot 100 pop hits-- 3 iconic American singer/songwriters whose personal lives and careers have intertwined throughout the years, and whose memorable hit songs continue to offer ageless inspiration.

To purchase tickets visit westminster.edu/celebrity

 

April

Apr 25, 2026

7:30 PM

Celebrity Series presents Commotion: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival
Orr Auditorium

A musical voyage that will leave you awe-inspired and craving for more!

Journey back to the glory days of the late 60s and early 70s with Commotion – the most electrifying and authentic Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band on the planet!

Experience the unforgettable hits including “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” “Green River,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Travelin Band,” “Up Around the Bend,” and more!

To purchase tickets visit westminster.edu/celebrity